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Beautifully furnished, comfortable holiday cottage close to a huge sandy beach.

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A home from home awaits you!
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Winterton-on-Sea, England
    Oasis Amusements
    3 min drive
    Norfolk Broads
    5 min drive
    Caister-on-Sea Beach
    13 min drive
    Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    45 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautifully furnished, comfortable holiday cottage close to a huge sandy beach.

This charming home from home is less than two minutes walk from the sand dunes (a National Nature Reserve ) with endless possibilities for long or short walks.

The beautiful sandy beach is a firm favourite with families in the summer but is great for visits at any time of the year.

During the winter months, the famous Horsey seal colony extends from neighbouring Horsey to Winterton and there are numerous seal pups on the beach and in the sand dunes. The area is also home to the Little Tern and the Natterjack Toad.

There is lots to see and do in the area...
Historic Norwich is 22 miles away with the best shopping in East Anglia.
Great Yarmouth is 9 miles away and a lively seaside resort with plenty to occupy the family. Finally, the famous Norfolk Broads are literally just down the road!

Our recently refurbished cottage sleeps 6 in two King-size double bedrooms and a twin bedroom. We have decorated and furnished it with great care so that it is comfortable, welcoming and tranquil.

The top floor bedroom has a king sized double bed with a view of the sand dunes. There is an en-suite bathroom as well.

On the first floor, the main family bathroom is shared between the spacious master bedroom (with skylights for star gazing) and the good sized twin bedroom.

On the ground floor, there is a fully equipped kitchen with toaster, microwave, electric hob, built-in oven, dishwasher, washer-drier, and large American style fridge-freezer.

The dining area has seating for six and leads into the comfortable lounge area with TV, books and games.

Wifi is free and super fast.

There is also a downstairs cloakroom and toilet.

The fully enclosed back garden is a private and secluded suntrap with garden furniture and Mediterranean plants.

Property manager

Loretta and David

Languages

French, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Close to a huge sandy beach - great for children!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
We allow one dog for a small additional fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Great Yarmouth

Located in Great Yarmouth, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Lost World Adventure Golf and Pirates Cove Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Oasis Amusements and Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens. Joyland and Sea Life Great Yarmouth are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Winterton-on-Sea, England

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Broads - 5 min drive
  • Horsey Windpump - 5 min drive
  • Yarmouth Stadium - 9 min drive
  • Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens - 11 min drive
  • Great Yarmouth Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Great Yarmouth Station - 19 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪King's Arms Public House, Martham - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fishermans Return - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Winterton Fish Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bermuda Club - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday
Superb location close to sea in a quiet welcoming village. House had everything we needed for a comfortable relaxing stay. We particularly enjoyed relaxing in the well designed garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location for a quiet getaway
Property is lovely and location is wonderful. Short walk over the sand dunes to a beautiful sandy beach. Very dog friendly. States 2 baths, but unfortunately only one has a shower. Downstairs is also a bit small for 6 adults but probably fine if some are younger children. Enclosed courtyard garden is a lovely sun trap. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, fabulous holiday
Great house a very short walk from the sea. We had beautiful weather & enjoyed sunny days on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Early May Break
Excellent location and really well presented property. Perfect for a quiet weekend break with easy access to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August break
Great Location, really close to dunes and beach. Lovely property, everything was there and clean. Kitchen well stocked with everything you could need. Really enjoyed our stay, thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

lynn h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing weekend
Lovely house with everything you could need. Excellent location for the beach and dunes. Didn't use the car all weekend as lots of lovely walks close by. Very relaxed and chilled weekend - just what the doctor ordered.

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anne
Brilliant. Wonderful place to stay. Also wonderful village to stay best experience ever.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super place
Lovely house, had everything we needed. The small garden is completely enclosed and not overlooked- perfect if you have a dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winterton on sea
Lovely house and fab location and only a few minutes walk to the beach, very relaxing holiday would definitely come again

8/10 Good

Caryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Well appointed comfortable accommodation. Very dog friendly village and beach ,with great walks along the coastal path.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Wonderful space for family retreat
We wanted a family break over New Year with our two young children and parents-in-law - somewhere to enjoy the coast and relax...and we got all this and more from this wonderful property! The location is amazing, just a few minutes walk from the dunes, and with seal pups on the beach, the children were in their element. Loretta and David were excellent and really helpful, and have created the perfect space to get away from it all and enjoy one another's company in a hospitable space. Definitely recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

A Fantastic Property!
Swallowtail Cottage has it all! Every aspect of comfort had been thought about with beautiful furnishings. The property is in an ideal location only a few minutes walk to the vast sand dunes and stunning sandy beach. The broads are similarly within close proximity only a short drive away. I would highly recommend this peaceful and relaxing property. I will definitely be making a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Loretta and David

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We are a dog loving family and spend as much free time as we can on the beautiful beach and sand dunes of Winterton. The cottage is also our second home and we have made it as comfortable as possible to relax in and enjoy the beautiful area.

Why they chose this property

We have been taking our children to the beach at Winterton for years and even though they are now grown up, we still keep going back. We love our property for it's ideal location almost next to the dunes and so close to the sea. It is set back off the road in a quiet courtyard and is peaceful. You can really chill out here.
Our home is also well equipped, beautifully furnished, and most importantly, the beds are very comfortable as we believe that a good night's rest is key to a great stay.

What makes this property unique

We love this holiday home for its location so close to the beach, and all of the village amenities. It is also so close to the Norfolk Broads that you have a whole waterway system on your doorstep.
We have lovingly decorated and furnished it so that it is a home from home. It is a tranquil haven for us and we hope that you will think so too.
Our home is modern, comfortable and welcoming and very well equipped with everything that you need to help make your stay memorable and happy.

Languages:

French, Italian